FeatureStrategic and Political

Welcome Luncheon for Secretary Enrique Manalo and Delegation

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Delegation to the 78th UNGA The US-Philippines Society hosted a luncheon meeting September 20 in New York City for Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, who is leading the Philippine delegation to the 2023 United Nations General Assembly. Ambassadors Thomas C. Hubbard and …

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Cultural and EducationalFeature

Understanding Philippine History through Maps and Visual Arts

Historian and Humanities Professor Ambeth R. Ocampo was the featured speaker at the September 7 presentation “Rizal, Maps, and the Emergence of the Filipino Nation,” jointly organized by the US-Philippines Society and Sentro Rizal Philippine Embassy Washington DC, in support of the Philippine initiative, the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness …

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Weekly Series

In Memoriam | John David Forbes

The US-Philippines Society sends heartfelt condolences to the Forbes family in their bereavement over the death of Mr. John D. Forbes. John was a valued partner and supporter of the US-Philippines Society. He was a friend and colleague to many directors and members of the US-Philippines Society. Among his many …

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Disaster ReliefFeatureTrade & Investment

Strengthening the U.S.-Philippines Alliance: A USAID Perspective

At a July 28 roundtable discussion, USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer, provided insights and an outlook on the breadth and depth of U.S.-PH development partnership initiatives, addressing challenges to food security and energy conservation, and the health and socioeconomic well-being of vulnerable communities in the Philippines. U.S. Institute …

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Cultural and EducationalPast Events

Sept 7 | Rizal, Maps, and the Emergence of the Filipino Nation

The US-Philippines Society and Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. invite you to an evening presentation RIZAL, MAPS, and the EMERGENCE OF THE FILIPINO NATION, a special talk by Professor Ambeth Ocampo Thursday, 07 September 2023 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT Philippine Embassy Chancery Annex 1617 …

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FeatureRegional Security

Philippine Coast Guard Activities and Transparency in the South China Sea

The recalibrated approach in the South China Sea through increased transparency was a key topic at a US-Philippines Society-hosted July 20 roundtable discussion with visiting CG Commodore Jay Tarriela and Pacific Forum Director for Maritime Security Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel. In a separate program on the same topic, Society Executive Director …

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FeatureStrategic and PoliticalTrade & Investment

Highlights of President Marcos Jr Administration’s First Year: PH-US Relations

At a July 18 forum held at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez reviewed the first year of the new Marcos administration, focusing on foreign policy, PH-US relations, regional and global issues. President Marcos Jr. laid out his administration’s foreign policy objectives during his first …

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Disaster ReliefPast EventsTrade & InvestmentUncategorized

July 28 | U.S.-Philippines Partnership: Prosperity, Development and Security

The U.S. Institute of Peace and the US-Philippines Society invite you to a Roundtable Discussion U.S.-Philippines Partnership: Prosperity, Development and Security Friday, July 28, 2023 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT Venue: The United States Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 In-Person Event FEATURED SPEAKER America’s …

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Community and Sectoral OutreachPast Events

July 18 | Highlights of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s First Year with Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez

The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington DC and US-Philippines Society Highlights of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s First Year: A Review of the New Administration’s Policy Directions, and Implications for Philippines-U.S. Relations with Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez IN-PERSON EVENT Tuesday, July 18, 2023 4:00 PM …

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Trade & Investment

PLDT Global and US-Philippines Society Explore Opportunities for U.S. Investors in the Philippines

In a meeting with PLDT Global on May 17, 2023, US-Philippines Society welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the U.S.-based arm of PLDT Inc. to explore opportunities to entice American investors choose the Philippines as their next expansion site. PLDT Global vice president for Americas and Europe, the Middle East …

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